Damper Type
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Linear Damper |
(Motion Analysis only). Represents forces acting between two parts over a distance and along a particular direction. You can specify the location of the damper on two parts. The Motion Analysis study:
- Calculates the damping forces based on the relative velocity between the locations on the two parts
- Applies the action force to the first part you select, the action body.
- Applies an equal and opposite reaction force along the line of sight of the second part you select, the reaction body.
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Torsional Damper |
(Motion Analysis only). Rotational damper applied between two components about a specific axis. The Motion Analysis study:
- Calculates the spring moments based on the angular velocity between the two parts about the specified axis
- Applies an action moment about the specified axis to the first part you select
- Applies an equal and opposite reaction moment to the second part you select
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Damper Parameters
| Linear dampers selection box |
Lists the pair of features defining the damper endpoints. |
| Torsional dampers first selection box |
Lists the feature defining one end of the damper and the torque direction. Select a second feature only to change the torque direction.
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| Torsional dampers second selection box |
Lists an optional second feature that defines the damper. Leave this selection empty to attach the damper to ground.
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| Exponent of Damper Force Expression |
Based on the Functional Expressions for Dampers.
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| Damping Constant |
Based on the Functional Expressions for Dampers.
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Load-bearing Faces
Click under Load references, and select components in the graphic area for Load-bearing Faces/Edges to transfer them to SolidWorks Simulation.